Kiwiguy

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  1. Where is everyone from in the world?

    Kiwiguy posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey Lads. I am not sure if this has been done before, but i am interested in where everyone is located in the world, and i think it would help to add to the sense of community that we have in this...

  2. Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    Kiwiguy replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    so let me get this straight.. you applied for a job, didnt get it so discrimination is the reason you were not

  3. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

    Kiwiguy replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

    It depends on the style of martial arts you wish to study. the topic of martial arts and mental health instantly makes people think that you want to become a Bruce Lee and use techniques on patients....

  4. Where is everyone from in the world?

    Kiwiguy replied to Kiwiguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    How do you think you

  5. Dating a Doctor

    Kiwiguy replied to Wildcat2009's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I personally dont see how dating a doctor makes you inferior? or lowly? Be proud of what you are doing and the profession you are

  6. Today 9/16/2010 I am a Nursing School Graduate!

    Kiwiguy replied to CareteamRN70's topic in Male Nursing Students

    good work

  7. So how does it feel like to be a male nurse

    Kiwiguy replied to panjeremy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Being a male in Nursing is terrific! Its well worth the

  8. Male nurse advantage?

    Kiwiguy replied to Ansumana's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Gender shouldnt be an issue, at the end of the day you will be a nurse, and that is all that really should

  9. Why a Nurse?

    Kiwiguy replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1) WHY NURSING? An interesting question. I have always been a caring person. When i was younger i cared for animals and as i grew older that caring attitude was applied to other people as well. I...

  10. Nursing student questioning career

    Kiwiguy replied to dina118r's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It sounds like you are basing your argument on leaving nursing school based on the people around you. Yes nursing is a stressful environment to work in, and yes the system can abuse people if they let...

  11. When someone mocks you for being a nurse

    Kiwiguy replied to fraydar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think one of the worst things you can do is get offended when people poke fun at our chosen profession. Instead i have found through trial and error that a humorous response is often the best way to...

  12. Male Nursing Student

    Kiwiguy replied to npratt10's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Firstly welcome to the site mate. With most of your questions a good way i have found is to volunteer with a local community group/national group to get qualifications and experiences. Do some SAR...

  13. Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

    Kiwiguy replied to Devon Rex's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ^This!

  14. New male nursing student

    Kiwiguy replied to skighler's topic in Male Nursing Students

    welcome buddy

  15. I hate clinicals!

    Kiwiguy replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    That arrogant attitude of yours will continue to get you in trouble mate, you might be an intelligent guy, but you have to remember that some of the nurses you will be working with will have been...

  16. Male student dilemma?

    Kiwiguy replied to jumper44's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Pretty much what Nurse2033 said. Nursing is a profession and people in the community expect you to look and act professionally as a nurse. Im sure it works withthe girls too who wear to revealing...

  17. New Male Nursing Student. Any Pointers?

    Kiwiguy replied to AudiGuy, RN, BSN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Mate the only advice i have is get stuck in and be yourself. Another thing i have found as being very important is when you are on clinical placements, be nice to the staff, especially...

  18. Kiaora from NZ: male nursing student

    Kiwiguy posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi guys! Ive just found this awesome site and cant believe just how many other male nurses there are here In my year there are eight guys in total, with just over one hundred and twenty girls, so...

  19. Yesssss!!!

    Kiwiguy replied to NurseEric81's topic in Male Nursing Students

    keep your head down and go hard buddy, you'll be amazed how quick time flies

  20. What kind of shoes to wear with white scrubs?

    Kiwiguy replied to norcalsurfer77's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As a Nurse and especially as a student you are going to be on your feet alot! buy comfortable shoes, mine are leather and have an air cushion for comfort, i got them on sale too. Buy something classy...

  21. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    Kiwiguy replied to ThePhilster's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Tell her she has nothing to fear, your going to be far too busy learning to have time to do that. Besides those girls quickly become your friends and at school a class can easily become like a family,...

  22. Picking a Career Path

    Kiwiguy replied to keith443's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Mate the thing i suspect with nursing school is that they try and teach you how nursing should be done in theory, so when you do eventually practice you have the skills/knowledge and ability to do so...

  23. Clinical - A Place for Your Things

    Kiwiguy replied to Deredain's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The wards here normally have a nursing locker where staff can put their things, bring only the basics with

  24. Newbie!

    Kiwiguy replied to nurse_jv's topic in Male Nursing Students

    keep your head down,work hard and you'll be fine mate

  25. Why did you become a nurse?

    Kiwiguy replied to guest042302019's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey Floridatrail2006, I chose to enter nursing after doing alot of soul searching. When i left high school i went to university where i studied for a BA. Just after my first year however i was...